Head of HR
Artis Recruitment
Remote-friendly
This is a really varied senior HR role, with the opportunity to take ownership of the people function and play a key part in shaping the next stage of the business as it continues to grow.
You'll work closely with the senior management team, acting as a trusted people partner while also being a visible and approachable point of contact for employees across the business.
The role
This is a broad, hands-on role covering everything from day-to-day HR and ER through to people strategy, development and culture.
You'll be responsible for:
Taking ownership of the HR and people function across the business
Partnering with the CEO, founders and senior leadership team on people strategy
Managing complex ER matters including performance, absence, capability, disciplinaries and grievances
Coaching managers and helping them become more confident people leaders
Leading recruitment, onboarding and the wider employee lifecycle
Developing learning, development and career progression opportunities
Building effective performance management and employee engagement approaches
Using people data and employee feedback to identify priorities and opportunities
Supporting workforce planning, organisational design and change
Ensuring HR policies, processes and practices remain compliant and fit for purpose
Bringing the right level of structure and governance as the business grows, without creating unnecessary bureaucracy
About you
We're looking for an experienced senior HR professional who has ideally worked within a growing, founder-led or entrepreneurial business and is comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment.
You'll ideally have:
Experience at Head of HR, Head of People, Senior HR Manager, People Lead or senior HRBP level
Strong generalist HR experience across ER, recruitment, performance, engagement and development
Strong knowledge of UK employment law
Experience independently managing complex ER cases
A genuine track record of developing learning, progression and performance approaches
Confidence working directly with founders, CEOs and senior leaders
A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to operate both strategically and operationally
Strong commercial awareness alongside a genuine people-first mindset
The confidence to bring structure and consistency while retaining the flexibility of a growing business
What's on offer?
Up to £70,000
3-4 days a week in the Bristol office
A senior role with genuine ownership of the people function
Direct exposure to the CEO, founders and senior leadership team
The opportunity to shape people strategy, culture and employee experience
A varied role spanning the wider business
Genuine opportunity to grow with an expanding brand
If you're an experienced HR leader looking for a role where you can have real influence, build the people function and work closely with founders in a growing business, this could be a great opportunity.
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